Over the years I've been lucky enough to play and record with many talented people. Here are a few of my favorites...
MUSIC
Nickels
Based out of St Louis, Nickels was an energetic, tight, very pro-outfit with a great light show (Larry Boster, "Frenchy"
Lagates). The group was lead by our bass player and mentor, Frank Palliser, and many of the band's alumni went on to
successful musical careers.
Lagates). The group was lead by our bass player and mentor, Frank Palliser, and many of the band's alumni went on to
successful musical careers.
The Cheeters
Based in Madison, WI, The cheeters was a very pro group of four strong singers and musicians and lead singer Ashley
Harrington. The group played a very busy schedule of up to 250 dates a year and had four top ten hit singles. One of the
many high points of the band was 2 appearences on the nationally syndicated television show "Star Search".
Harrington. The group played a very busy schedule of up to 250 dates a year and had four top ten hit singles. One of the
many high points of the band was 2 appearences on the nationally syndicated television show "Star Search".
Fire Town
Based in Madison, WI, Fire Town started as a group of studio players getting together and writing and recording an
album which they released on their own label. The album received rave reviews from critics and they were picked up
by Atlantic records. The group later morphed into the group "Garbage".
album which they released on their own label. The album received rave reviews from critics and they were picked up
by Atlantic records. The group later morphed into the group "Garbage".
Nicolette Larson
Based in Los Angeles, Nicolette became a cultural icon as well as a household name with her smash hit "Lotta
Love" which was written by Neil Young. Nicolette continued to have hits, receive awards and tour until her untimely
death in 1997.
Love" which was written by Neil Young. Nicolette continued to have hits, receive awards and tour until her untimely
death in 1997.
Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins
Based in Madson, WI, Marques is one of the most prolific "undiscovered" singer/songwriter/lyricists that I know of.
After recording some 15 albums, Marques continues to write and record amazing material.
After recording some 15 albums, Marques continues to write and record amazing material.
Blackstone Reggae Allstars
Based in Madison, WI / Kingston, JA., This multi-genre group was one of the first to successfully fuse rock,
blues and reggae. American blues rock guitarists colaborate with Jamaican reggae veterans with many special
guest players.
blues and reggae. American blues rock guitarists colaborate with Jamaican reggae veterans with many special
guest players.
Daniel Smith and Barnhill Crossing
Based in Nashville, TN, At it's best, country music rises above the fluid sounds of steel guitars and quaint postcard
images of home. It finds wisdom in the commonplace, joy in the absurd moment and strength in unblinking
self-awareness. This is Daniel Smith's territory and the landscape he shares with us.
images of home. It finds wisdom in the commonplace, joy in the absurd moment and strength in unblinking
self-awareness. This is Daniel Smith's territory and the landscape he shares with us.
